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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the people who resorted to cannibalism?
(a) They grew stronger.
(b) They died.
(c) Nothing
(d) They became ill.

2. Where did the United States end?
(a) Texas
(b) New Mexico
(c) California
(d) Missouri

3. What happened to Mr. Wolfinger?
(a) He was found murdered.
(b) He died from an infection on his leg.
(c) He went off to find help.
(d) He became ill.

4. How did Margaret and Elizabeth Graves get along?
(a) They were best friends.
(b) They tolerated each other.
(c) They hated each other.
(d) They ignored each other.

5. How long did the snowshoers think it would take them to get to the first settlement in California?
(a) 14 days
(b) 30 days
(c) 6 days
(d) 2 days

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the men do to the wagon wheels after crossing the Platte?

2. What role did the granite rock have in constructing dwellings?

3. What happened to William Eddie's oxen?

4. What happened when Mrs. Reed first saw her husband?

5. How many times had George Donner emigrated?

(see the answer key)

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